This is a remix of my X brace found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4133747
This X and Y brace is ment to extend your Anet A8 Plus in the X and Y directions by 40mm. The brace will help stabilize the frame and the added room gives you enough space to easily run a 330x330mm hot bed surface. For this mod, you will need to purchase:
• 2 - 7/16-14" x 36" Steel Threaded Rods - https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N179-523-4000BC-Threaded/dp/B001OKNXB8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=7/16-14+threaded+rod&qid=1580923715&s=industrial&sr=1-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=fedorsosnin-20&linkId=9bb29735cc193d730ece49ef366dc546&language=en_US
• 8 - 7/16-14" Nuts - https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N179-523-4000BC-Threaded/dp/B001OKNXB8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=7/16-14+threaded+rod&qid=1580923715&s=industrial&sr=1-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=fedorsosnin-20&linkId=9bb29735cc193d730ece49ef366dc546&language=en_US
• 6 - M4x15mm Bolts - https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N179-523-4000BC-Threaded/dp/B001OKNXB8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=7/16-14+threaded+rod&qid=1580923715&s=industrial&sr=1-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=fedorsosnin-20&linkId=9bb29735cc193d730ece49ef366dc546&language=en_US
• 6 - M4 T-Slot Nuts - https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N179-523-4000BC-Threaded/dp/B001OKNXB8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=7/16-14+threaded+rod&qid=1580923715&s=industrial&sr=1-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=fedorsosnin-20&linkId=9bb29735cc193d730ece49ef366dc546&language=en_US
You will need to print:
• 1 - Upper_Left_Mount.stl
• 1 - Upper_Right_Mount.stl
• 1 - Lower_Left_Mount.stl
• 1 - Lower_Right_Mount.stl
• 8 - Spherical_Washers.stl (8 concave and 8 convex washers)
Installation Procedure:
1. Install the lower mounts to the chassis using the OEM M5 screw and a M4x15 Bolt and M4 T-Slot Nut.
2. Thead in the rod into the hole of the Lower Left Mount.
3. Slide on the Spherical Washers above and below the mount.
4. Loosely secure with 7/16-14" Nuts above and below the mount.
5. Thread on a 7/16-14" Nut onto the rod from the top.
6. Followed by a set of Spherical Washers.
7. Thread on the Upper Left Mount
8. Mount the Upper Left Mount with 2 - M4x15 Bolts and T-Slot Nuts.
9. Thread on a set of Spherical Washers from the top.
10. Thread on a 7/16-14" Nut onto the rod from the top.
11. Lightly tighten the lowest Nut and the upper most Nut.
12. Lightly tighten the middle Nuts.
You will also need some longer m5 bolts for securing the actual frame to the brace mounts. Along with t nuts and hardware to mount the brace mounts to the frame. Once you have these printed, you can easily measure and order the appropriate hardware. Here is what I ordered for my build:
https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N179-523-4000BC-Threaded/dp/B001OKNXB8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=7/16-14+threaded+rod&qid=1580923715&s=industrial&sr=1-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=fedorsosnin-20&linkId=9bb29735cc193d730ece49ef366dc546&language=en_US
https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N179-523-4000BC-Threaded/dp/B001OKNXB8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=7/16-14+threaded+rod&qid=1580923715&s=industrial&sr=1-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=fedorsosnin-20&linkId=9bb29735cc193d730ece49ef366dc546&language=en_US
Enjoy and post your makes!
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